A cartes-de-visite advertisement for a "cure-all" product called "Dr. Bicknell's Syrup", with an oval-shaped image of President Abraham Lincoln and his youngest son Thomas, usually referred to as "Tad" (spelled here "Thad") in the center. Text on card: Dr. Bicknell's Syrup is really a genuine article. All Physicians, Druggists and others who taste it, pronounce it such. It has been used many years and tasted by thousands, and found equal to all that is claimed for it. Its ingredients are simple, safe, and efficient, and produce no stupefying effects, however large the dose. It cures Dysentery, Diarrhoea, Cholera, Cholera Morbus, Pain or Cramp in Stomach or Bowls, Sick or Sour Stomach. IS PURELY VEGETABLE, AND CONTAINS NO OPIATES. Highly Aromatic, very pleasant to the taste, and warrented to cure CHOLERA. In 1854 it was used for this with perfect success...TRY IT. 4 oz Bottles, 75 Cts. 2 oz. 40 Cts. Prepared only by Edward Sutton, Providence, R.I. "Lincoln and Thad" stamped below text. Printed on the verso: Salisbury, Bro. & Co, Manufactures of gold and gold plated jewelry, also, Carte de Visites of all Noted Persons. Trade list sent free. Providence, R.I.
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